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Add 18/8 and 63/98

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 63/98

18/8 + 63/98 is 81/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/392 + 252/392 = 882 + 252/392 = 1134/392
  5. 1134/392 simplified gives 81/28
  6. So, 18/8 + 63/98 = 81/28
    In mixed form: 225/28

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